SHS PTSA

05/04/2026

Please take this two-question survey from the Class of 2029:

The Class of 2029 Class Officers are creating a t-shirt fundraiser to sell to its class members and their parents. They plan to hold a competition among students for a t-shirt design. Then they will order the t-shirts. In the meantime, they're gauging interest level in t-shirt purchase via this google form:

This form is for students and parents of the class of 2029 to show interest in purchasing a class shirt. The t-shirt will have a design made by a student on it. Consider asking your child who is in the class of 2029 if they would be interested in submitting a design to put on the t-shirt, through th...

04/12/2026

Hey everyone,

Mark your calendars and join us and volunteer at the following SHS PTSA spring events:

Annual SHS Staff Appreciation Breakfast, Friday, May 8th Show your gratitude to the staff and teachers by sharing a breakfast goodie. Sign up to bring something here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4AA8A62AA4FC1-63374552-shsstaff #/

PTSA Spring General Meeting: Learn more about this year’s successes and help plan future events including the pre-prom party and June community potluck. Also, take a planning peek ahead into next year. Tuesday, May 12th, 6:30, SHS Room C-205. Virtual option available at this link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/93891122311

Pre-prom party call for volunteers, Thursday, May 21stat SHS, starting at 2:30PM: There will be a red carpet event leading up to the Seniors’ 5:30PM prom departure. We need parents to help decorate the SHS lower cafeteria, join the event and see the seniors off. Please reach out to Ms. Kersten or PTSA Treasurer Sean Becker at [email protected] if you can help.

End-of-year SHS Community Potluck: Mark your calendar for our annual potluck, Tuesday, June 9th, 6:30, SHS Lower Cafeteria. Parents, teachers/staff, and students are welcome. We’ll have a meal and celebrate the end of the year

03/08/2026

Dancing- Live Auction - Raffle- Saturday, March 14th: SHS PTSA Spring Fundraiser
to support student programs. Get your tickets and spread the word!

03/03/2026

Call for volunteers to help with our fundraising party logistics next Friday and Saturday, March 13th and 14th. Sign up here to help with set up, decorations, and swag organizing.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

02/22/2026

Re-posting with updates about food and entertainment

Support Somerville High School Youth
Join us in person for the SHS Parent Teacher Student Association Dance Party Fundraiser!

Saturday, March 14th 7:00PM-11:00PM, Dante Club, 5 Dante Terrace Somerville

A 21+ Event with music and dancing. Cash bar + light food available, including donations from Redbones, Premiere, and Dragon Pizza.

Expect good music, dancing, and a fantastic opportunity to make a difference together. Don't miss out on this awesome event!
Tickets : $30.00

Live performance by The Femmes https://thefemmesband.com/

Dancing, fun and prizes!

Gift baskets with goodies from local businesses will be raffled off at the event. Physical tickets will be handed to you when you check in at the event. One ticket: $5, Three tickets: $10, Five tickets: $15.

There will also be a live auction of exciting local experiences including an overnight stay at The Cambria Hotel, a dinner party/tasting for six at The Hollows Restaurant, and more.

Link for event/raffle ticket purchase: https://bit.ly/SHSPTSAdance

02/07/2026

Parent chaperone volunteers needed to chaperone, set up and clean up at the Sophomore-Junior Semi-Formal.

When: Friday, February 27th, 5:00-10:00
Where: Arts at The Armory, 191 Highland Ave. Somerville
Sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D49A4A922A2F94-62230816-shssojr

Class Officers and parents are working hard to organize this community-building event for SHS sophomores and juniors. Parent volunteers keep the event tickets affordable ($15), as SHS does not have to hire teacher chaperones. Your volunteer efforts keep the event accessible to everyone

01/12/2026

Call for Party Planning Volunteers. It's time to plan the PTSA's annual fundraiser. Mark your calendar for the event, which is Saturday, March 14th, Pi Day. Details are still TBD but like last year, it will be a fun adult-only evening party. We need volunteers to help plan and organize. Tasks include asking local vendors for donations, lining up party entertainment, decorating the party hall, and organizing raffle basket prizes. We will use last year’s blueprint and provide tools/guidance to all volunteers. Learn more at Tuesday night's General Meeting. Also, join our next party planning meeting onTuesday, January 20th at 7:30 via Zoom: https://mit.zoom.us/j/98903743173

01/09/2026

Come join us for our winter General Meeting next week on Tuesday, January 13th (at Somerville High School, Room C-205). Special guest is Mayor Jake Wilson!

11/10/2025

Support the class of 2027's efforts to raise funds for junior class activities! Link to order form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCMJkXV5zxTlbxIXFdCZy1YxudUIa5dEwdgnbHu7QEfxCUqQ/viewform

10/31/2025

Hey Highlanders! Our SHS families need us now more than ever. Your PTSA is raising money (with a goal of $5,000) to provide 200 gift cards to our families in need. If you are able, please donate -- to contribute, you can either scan the QR code below or visit shsptsa.org.